Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] For Girls’ Festival, A Princess’ Tale Inspires Paper Dolls at Hyogo Shop
When living in Japan, you might notice that as you approach March 3 the decorations for Hinamatsuri start […]
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2019 Turns City Into Magical Spirited Away Experience
冬の長崎は２週間だけランタンに彩られます。まちを歩いて眺めるのも楽しいけど車窓から見るランタンも素敵です。4番か5番系統の電車に乗って「めがね橋」から「浜の町アーケード」間を通る時の風景は格別。おいでよ長崎！ pic.twitter.com/eFDZ519sUv — 羊食べる (@hitsuji_eat) February 4, 2019 Fans of celebrated animation giant Studio Ghibli can find all […]
Travel
Japanese Culture 101 Videos: A Few More Tips and Trivia
How many people have thought, “I would like to visit Japan someday?” It turns out, quite a few. […]
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Veganism in Japan: How to Cook and Survive in the Kitchen
Being a vegan in Japan can sometimes be quite tricky, especially with popular dishes which are fish and […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Oto Fire Festival Blazes on At Wakayama Prefecture
It turns out that wishing for the cold to subside and a fruitful spring to unfold is a […]
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JAPAN BLUE – Bringing Tradition Closer to Everyday Life
“Japan blue” is the color of the emblem for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, as well as […]
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British Afternoon Tea in Fukushima, Anyone?
British Tea has been experiencing something of a high-class boom in Japan in recent years. On a recent […]
Culture
China Ramps Up Religious Persecution
Near my apartment in Kyoto is a Shinto shrine of ancient origins which is known for a sacred well […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] In This Tea Ceremony, A 5-kg Bowl Is Passed Around
Tea ceremony still manages to have an inexplicable allure for both foreigners and Japanese. This is perhaps because it’s […]
Travel
Life on the Road – Winter Vacation in Japan
Driving was never really an option for me, until I started working in Japan. Despite having a driver’s licence for […]
Culture
Wagashi and British Sweets: A Match Made in Anglo-Japanese Heaven
As a foreigner living in Japan, I’m always amazed by Japanese versions of foreign food. For example, […]
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Run Fast and Become Luckiest Man of the Year!
How fast would you run for good luck for the whole year? In case you have asked yourself […]